Matthews Ridgeview Farms ready to talk new crop sweet potatoes
As a family business, now in its fifth generation, sweet potato grower-shipper Matthews Ridgeview Farms values being able to meet current and potential customers to touch base and spread the word about what it can deliver.
Building and maintaining strong customer relationships is at the heart of what the Wynne, AR-based Matthews Ridgeview Farms does, said Jaylie Lourens, who works in sales and marketing. Her parents, Terris and Kim Matthews, own the farming company.
Manfredi Cold Storage continues to grow
Manfredi Cold Storage is a family-owned-and-operated third-party logistics provider specializing in temperature-controlled storage, repacking, refrigerated freight and additional services for the produce industry.
Wyevale celebrates 95 years of horticultural excellence
This October, Wyevale officially unveiled its 95th anniversary logo, marking nearly a century of horticultural innovation and celebrating the company’s deep-rooted heritage. Founded in 1930 by Harry Williamson, an innovative grower who began the business cultivating roses and selling them by mail order, Wyevale has grown into one of the United Kingdom’s leading and most respected commercial growers.
La Bonanza to elevate its presence at IFPA Global Show
La Bonanza Avocados is looking to gain more visibility in the highly competitive avocado category, and at this year’s IFPA Global Produce & Floral Show in Anaheim, CA, the company is looking to make its presence known by adding some interactive excitement to its booth.
Southern Specialties stays ahead of the trends
Officials at Southern Specialties are confident they have all their bases covered when it comes to offering their expanding line of produce.
Industry Viewpoint: Fresh Field Catalyst's innovation and impact
As 2025 advances, the Fresh Field Catalyst Accelerator is building momentum. This year’s cohort is pushing boundaries in sustainable packaging, traceability, shelf-life extension and waste reduction. With Demo Day behind us and the Global Produce & Floral Show on the horizon, the program is delivering on its promise to connect technological innovation with the real challenges of the fresh produce and floral industries.
Taylor Farms highlights Jalapeño Popper, Taco Ranch salad kits
Taylor Farms will return to the International Fresh Produce Association’s Global Produce & Floral Show. The company will feature its Jalapeño Popper Chopped Kit and its Taco Ranch Mini Chopped Kit. at booth No. 4139.
Market Minute: Plenty of new crop onions are ready for merchandising
Do onions make you cry when slicing or cutting them? Just cut them under running water and your eyes won’t tear. It works most of the time. If it doesn’t work, wear goggles.
Stemilt launches new pear packages alongside robust pear program
Stemilt is introducing two new pear packaging options as part of its robust pear program: a mixed variety bag called Prism Pears for conventional fruit, and two four-count EZ Band paperboard consumer packs for conventional and organic pears. Stemilt Marketing Director Brianna Shales said the new packages are designed to help retailers find solutions for merchandising pears in the face of a larger crop year and build on Stemilt’s endeavors to invest in pears from the orchard to the final pack.